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Supporting Your High-Rise Residential Projects
Upgrading high-rise housing is a cost-effective route to improve the suitability and sustainability of homes by reducing energy bills and contributing to the governments Net-Zero 2050 targets.
The Governments and local councils in the UK and Ireland are investing into our housing stocks to both reduce energy usage and to reduce fuel poverty, for residents who need support the most. The majority of domestic energy use is for heating our homes, so insulating the fabric of the property with EWI is a proven method to reduce the amount of heat lost and also rejuvenate the aesthetics of the building.
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The Role of EWI in high-rise residential projects
External Wall Insulation (EWI) wraps the walls of the home with a layer of insulation and is installed as a system with a new decorative finish, typically of render or brick, to revitalise the aesthetics of the building.
EWI is a ‘fabric-first’ energy efficiency measure, meaning it contributes to reducing heat loss and improves the thermal comfort for residents.
The fire performance and safety of residents is critical in any high-rise façade system design, meaning only A2-s1,d0 and A1 classified systems will be specified. EWI systems incorporating A1 classified Mineral Wool insulation with specific system details and designs to ensure the highest level of fire safety are achieved.
Suitable Solutions for High-Rise Residential Projects
Mineral Wool insulation provides exceptional thermal performance, acoustic performance and provides the highest of levels of fire performance, being A1 classified.
K Systems offer an extensive range of system designs and finish options to suit any new and refurbishment project, with K Systems M for masonry & concrete substrates, Direct Fix for steel-frame construction and Exicco for steel & timber framed constructions where a drained cavity system is required.
K Systems can offer an extensive range of brick and render finish options, including our range of A1 classified systems which provide the highest level of fire performance.
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Popular Finish Options
SILICONE THIN COAT RENDERS
Silicone and polymer-modified technology to provide protection, with a water repellent and breathable finish.
DASH RENDER & DASH AGGREGATE
Dash is an extremely durable stone dash finish that is robust and low maintenance.
Mineral THIN COAT RENDERS
Cement based, polymer modified, through-coloured mineral thin coat renders, which contain a silicone water repellent and provide an attractive, low maintenance finish. Mineral TC is an A1 fire rated finish when used with mineral wool insulation.
VBriQ Acrylic Brick Slips
Quick to install, cost-effective and light-weight acrylic brick slip system.
VBriQ+ Clay Brick Slips
Quick to install, cost-effective and light-weight traditional clay brick slip system, which provides a traditional brick finish. VBriQ+ Clay Brick Slips achieve an A1 fire rating when used within the K Systems M VBriQ+ EWI system.
BRICK REND
Brick Rend is a specially formulated polymer render which simulates the appearance of brickwork.
Supporting Government Funded Projects
K Systems has extensive experience in supporting high-rise residential funded projects and can facilitate small and large schemes. We can help with government funded projects including decarbonisation and fuel poverty funding:
- Energy Company Obligations (ECO)
- Warm Homes : Local Grant
- Warm Homes : Social Housing Fund
- Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland (HEEPS)
- SEAI
Industry Leading EWI and facade design specialists
We support specifiers and installers throughout every stage of projects offering:
- Façade system design including bespoke detail
- PAS2035 compliant details and specifications
- Project Support: dedicated office based teams to support every step of the way
- Tailored site support: network of onsite application specialists
- We operate a high-rise and high-risk project policy to identify and minimise project risks
- Site quality assurance processes
- Approved installers available across the UK
